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Elevating Culture Near Transit RFP

Elevating Culture Near Transit RFP

Elevated Chicago is launching the second round of the Elevating Culture Near Transit RFP to support creative placekeeping in Chicago.

This funding opportunity is designed to spark community pride, protect neighborhood culture, and fuel economic growth.

This year, we will support projects that:

  • Activate public spaces through arts & culture
  • Advance equity and community power in urban planning
  • Support local creatives & small businesses
  • Advance collaborative, community-led efforts

Applications open on August 10


Register for an information session:

Wednesday, July 22, 2026
Session #1
| 3 p.m. – 4 p.m.

Wednesday, August 5, 2026
Session #2 (Small grants)
| 3 p.m. – 4 p.m.

Tuesday, August 11, 2026
Session #3
| 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Resources

Previous RFP resources are available here for reference. Updated 2026 application materials will be posted soon.